Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Stamp Etching-Fall Sunflower

I'm back today with a card using a new technique, for me, at least. The technique is stamp etching and can be found here on Splitcoaststampers. The idea is to use a fine tip marker to make lines within the image (petals here) with a flicking motion so that they are finer at the end than the beginning. Then, you can use your marker for heavier shading if you like. I tried to accomplish those things. This technique gives a lot of depth to the card.

See the stamp before I used the technique:

It is a beautiful stamp either way...but really different. It is really easy and fun. I'm quite sure I'll do this again.

My image is from Inspired by Stamping/French Country. I colored the image with Copics and used a black sharpie for the technique.

Look at YOU! Not only is the image beautiful, but I love what you did with the SCS technique! WOW! Beautiful colors and I especially like the fallen petal. Benzi, you have really done a beautiful card. (I also like the etching in the leaves). I would not be able to keep the lines straight, so did not even attempt to do it, but what a wonderful technique! and it really changed your image - looks so detailed now, doesn't it? hugs, de

Love this beautiful image, and you've done it beautifully too! TFS that link, and as soon as I get caught up, I'll be sure to check it out. You did a super swell job with the technique, as the sunflower looks so realistic. I like that little petal that has fallen aside. TFS & Hugs

I have long been a fan of sun flowers and daises. This is just gorgeous. The technique you describe is one I use all of the time. It is very versatile when used with markers. The detail you can create is amazing sometimes. - Jim

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About Me

I'm a Southern girl residing in Alabama. Being a Christian girl, I rely on my faith each second of every day.
I started creating cards about four years ago and it has kind of taken over my life. My other favorite hobby was needlepointing and I haven't done that since I made my first card. What an addiction! I have a wonderful and supportive husband so my life is happy.
Hope you'll enjoy my cards and if you're not already involved in this hobby, maybe you'll be inclined to give it a try.